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in syria, violence continues. human rights groups said that more than 100 people have been killed. >> more video from syria makes it on to the internet. it purportedly is shows the sheer force was which bashar all the side's regime is facing down opposition. -- bashar al-assad's regime is facing opposition. soldiers are thought to have killed 100 people since the siege on sunday. the army has also occupied the northern cities. many syrians appear undeterred by the harsh repression. people take to the streets in a show of solidarity and resistance, like here in a suburb of damascus. as the death toll rises, so does the pressure on the international community to take steps against the syrian regime. the u.n. security council has been discussing a draft resolution to condemn the repression in syria. early moves to do so were halted by russia and china. >> earlier, we spoke to the deputy foreign ministry of germany and asked what we can expect to come out of the deliberations of the security council. >> there was move
in syria, violence continues. human rights groups said that more than 100 people have been killed. >> more video from syria makes it on to the internet. it purportedly is shows the sheer force was which bashar all the side's regime is facing down opposition. -- bashar al-assad's regime is facing opposition. soldiers are thought to have killed 100 people since the siege on sunday. the army has also occupied the northern cities. many syrians appear undeterred by the harsh repression. people...
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could syria become the next libya? we will be looking at that in a minute. >> could the fall of the get off the real shame encourage the efforts of the dissidents and syria to topple the president? is nato willing to help them do so? those of some of the questions being asked by the opposition right now. they're taking in the dramatic events going on at the mediterranean neighbor. >> this is a filmmaker and a leading member of the syrian opposition. for more than decade, he has been fighting the assad regime. a wave of sense fleeing the violence that the turkish border. -- was already in turkey. he went to the border region taking the syrian entire region active this food and medical supplies. in the encampments, we met visitors from the syrian army. this young officer said he could not in good conscience should defenseless people. >> i fled when i was on leave in early june. when i got to my home town, there was a demonstration. people were demanding freedom and calling on the regime to go. >> they hope that anti regi
could syria become the next libya? we will be looking at that in a minute. >> could the fall of the get off the real shame encourage the efforts of the dissidents and syria to topple the president? is nato willing to help them do so? those of some of the questions being asked by the opposition right now. they're taking in the dramatic events going on at the mediterranean neighbor. >> this is a filmmaker and a leading member of the syrian opposition. for more than decade, he has been...
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., and arab countries will ask the united nations to hold a special session on syria. they want a session that would call for an investigation into the crackdown on demonstrators. germany has thrown its weight behind the push for diplomatic action against damascus. >> berlin wants to raise pressure on syria. the german foreign minister has pushed for the u.n. security council to discuss the crackdown on thursday. he wants to send a clear signal. >> we are looking for dialogue with other members of the security council. we can send a message to the regime in syria that this violence must end. >> the syrian army has besieged a port city for five days, targeting sunni neighborhoods. germany wants the european union to impose tougher sanctions on syria's oil industry. >> in brussels, we are pushing for a widening of sanctions against the regime. these should target the syrian energy sector. we expect the eu's political and security committee to hold an emergency session in the next few days. >> westerwelle said if the syrian leader does not introduce democratic reforms, he
., and arab countries will ask the united nations to hold a special session on syria. they want a session that would call for an investigation into the crackdown on demonstrators. germany has thrown its weight behind the push for diplomatic action against damascus. >> berlin wants to raise pressure on syria. the german foreign minister has pushed for the u.n. security council to discuss the crackdown on thursday. he wants to send a clear signal. >> we are looking for dialogue with...
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. >> and there is more violence in syria. >> this is not the deal obama was hoping for by american lawmakers have a plan to avoid going broke. this would raise the debt ceiling for $2 trillion in spending cuts over the next 10 years. the house and senate votes are expected tonight. >> all eyes are on the house of representatives, where the democrats are in the minority. the left-wing is upset about the deal because of the spending cuts in social programs. >> this is a path of budget cuts that will weaken the economy at exactly the time that we need to strengthen economic growth. >> many republicans believe the spending cuts do not go far enough. >> i will vote against this but i will read the bill and see if there is a way to get to this, because i respect the efforts of the people who have worked on this. >> the political posturing has not gone very well. >> i am angry and i am disappointed at the state of the government. >> we need to change our way of thinking, and have something that is going to get us to 2025. >> the u.s. congress has quadrupled the debt ceiling, and this would provide
. >> and there is more violence in syria. >> this is not the deal obama was hoping for by american lawmakers have a plan to avoid going broke. this would raise the debt ceiling for $2 trillion in spending cuts over the next 10 years. the house and senate votes are expected tonight. >> all eyes are on the house of representatives, where the democrats are in the minority. the left-wing is upset about the deal because of the spending cuts in social programs. >> this is a...
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president assad has lost the legitimacy to lead and it is clear that syria would be better off without him. >> there were talks between lead the egyptian foreign minister and his counterpart. >> we will carefully preview the proposals by secretary of state clinton. at first glance, i can already say there is a great deal of overlap. >> he demanded an immediate end to the violence. he called for negotiations. as the killing continues, international diplomats have stopped short of calling for the removal of president assad. they all agree that syria would be better off without him. >> germany also agreed to roll over 240 million euros of the egyptian debt into development aid. the egyptian economy has seen near a zero growth since the jan. revolts. we turned our attention to yemen, where hundreds of thousands of people have demonstrated in cities across the country after friday prayers. they are calling on the president to step down. he said that he would consider transferring power. the protesters say that he should resign now and stay in saudi arabia where he was released from the hosp
president assad has lost the legitimacy to lead and it is clear that syria would be better off without him. >> there were talks between lead the egyptian foreign minister and his counterpart. >> we will carefully preview the proposals by secretary of state clinton. at first glance, i can already say there is a great deal of overlap. >> he demanded an immediate end to the violence. he called for negotiations. as the killing continues, international diplomats have stopped short...
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there is no country in the western world willing to intervene in syria militarily. there are too many interests involved. there is israel, iran, saudi arabia, turkey. he is a bad guy, but we know how to do business with him. most observers, most states man in the west, but also in the region, are also afraidy of what might happen in syria once this regime topples. would it be a second iraq? would it mean turmoil, civilian strife, civil war? nobody knows. most observers and states in the region and the west continue business with assad, although they criticize him for good reason. there will be no military intervention, for sure. even if the military intervention in libya appears to be successful on the right path, and gaddafi toppling in the near future -- nevertheless, it is too dangerous, too many actors involved, especially israel and iran. >> could reforms be successful? >> so far, these promises have not been more than lip service. they have not been serious reforms undertaken since the beginning of this uprising. assad is promising these reforms and trying to
there is no country in the western world willing to intervene in syria militarily. there are too many interests involved. there is israel, iran, saudi arabia, turkey. he is a bad guy, but we know how to do business with him. most observers, most states man in the west, but also in the region, are also afraidy of what might happen in syria once this regime topples. would it be a second iraq? would it mean turmoil, civilian strife, civil war? nobody knows. most observers and states in the region...
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singing for a new syria. ramadan and the days of fasting are over. the people here are still hungry for freedom. this internet footage was reportedly shot and a central syrian city. protesters across the country feel emboldened by events in libya. as usual, the government responded with violence. even on this important religious holiday, troops fired on crowds in the south and the central city. several peaceful protesters were killed and several others wounded. the president made his annual public appearance. he visited the damascus mosque named after his father. he ruled for three decades. another reminder for the demonstrators that it is time to end the family's grip on power. >> a true at megadeal if they can drill through the eyes. exxon mobile has won a highly private -- coveted prize by reaching an agreement to explore for oil in a russian sector of the arctic ocean. the agreement will require investments of up to 350 billion euros. in the hope of discovering vast, new oil fields, exxon be out rival bp
singing for a new syria. ramadan and the days of fasting are over. the people here are still hungry for freedom. this internet footage was reportedly shot and a central syrian city. protesters across the country feel emboldened by events in libya. as usual, the government responded with violence. even on this important religious holiday, troops fired on crowds in the south and the central city. several peaceful protesters were killed and several others wounded. the president made his annual...
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envoy to syria. this suggests that violence is continuing. these images on the internet showed a demonstration near damascus on wednesday. it was broken up by security forces. >> for more on the story, i am joined by gabrielle up. she is in beirut. you have been in contact with activists. what have they been telling you about the crackdown? >> the crackdown is concentrating on a western city. it is getting increasingly difficult to get any information from there. internet connections have been cut off. i have heard information from those who were able to get through. according to these sources, the military crackdown is still continuing. human rights groups say that at least 109 people have been killed today. they have executions on the streets. people are starting to run out of food. >> the president issued a decree allowing opposition political parties. it is that nonfulfillment of one of the key opposition demands? >> this is one of the key demands of the opposition. since 1963, syria has been a one-party state dominating -- dominated by t
envoy to syria. this suggests that violence is continuing. these images on the internet showed a demonstration near damascus on wednesday. it was broken up by security forces. >> for more on the story, i am joined by gabrielle up. she is in beirut. you have been in contact with activists. what have they been telling you about the crackdown? >> the crackdown is concentrating on a western city. it is getting increasingly difficult to get any information from there. internet...
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matsumoto reiterated that syria start fundamental reforms towards democracy. he said japan condemns the crackdown that's resulted in dozens of civilian casualties. matsumoto said president assad can no longer be the legitimate leader and japan will call its ambassador to recall the situation. the syrian envoyhe only use military forcagainst armed groups. snoop >>> the japanese government is partially lifting the ban of the shipments of cattle. it opposed the restriction after radioactive levels were detected in beef. they were fed rice and straw that was highly contaminated from the fukushima daiichi nuclear accident. >> translator: we are ensuring that only proper cattle whose meat is safe to eat gets to market. >> chief cabinet secretary said friday that miyagi prefecture now has a system to prevent shipments of cattle with levels of radioactive cesium exceeding the government safety limit. miyagi will test all cattle that ate the contaminated feed. testing will also be on straw that is yet to be inspected. other farms are required to test only the first ani
matsumoto reiterated that syria start fundamental reforms towards democracy. he said japan condemns the crackdown that's resulted in dozens of civilian casualties. matsumoto said president assad can no longer be the legitimate leader and japan will call its ambassador to recall the situation. the syrian envoyhe only use military forcagainst armed groups. snoop >>> the japanese government is partially lifting the ban of the shipments of cattle. it opposed the restriction after...
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>> being under egypt, but in libya and syria were local dictators try to cling to power. they will see him as a worst- case scenario for themselves. >> on february 11, the weeks of constant demonstrations paid off. the president was forced to step down ushering a new era. the fight is far from over. we meet a young man that took part in the revolution. he was badly injured and came back to germany from treatment. he wants to return to his home country in hopes that a new government will make the cut on its promises for reform. >> whenever he crosses a bridge in berlin, he is reminded of a life changing events. he was in a group of demonstrators that went over a bridge. security forces open fire on them. he was brought to germany for treatment >> a changed my life completely. the soldiers beat us mercilessly. i have 200 splinters in my body. if i had not protected my head with my arms, it would be full of them, too. >> 850 people were killed during the protests, thousands more injured. >> i think the prosecution of those responsible for shooting defenseless demonstrators i
>> being under egypt, but in libya and syria were local dictators try to cling to power. they will see him as a worst- case scenario for themselves. >> on february 11, the weeks of constant demonstrations paid off. the president was forced to step down ushering a new era. the fight is far from over. we meet a young man that took part in the revolution. he was badly injured and came back to germany from treatment. he wants to return to his home country in hopes that a new government...
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kuwait, bahrain, and saudi arabia have withdrawn embassies from syria. the king of saudi arabia called for an end to the bloodshed. residents say at least 65 people have been killed in just a day. tibetans in exile have a new prime minister. it is the first time someone other than the dali lama has been declared the political leader of tibet. he took his oath of office in india earlier today, with the dali lama on hand. 50,000 tibetans in exile elected him in april. tibet has been occupied by china since 1980, and beijing refuses to recognize the prime minister's authority. in ukraine, a judge has kept yulia tymoshenko jail. the trial is raising tensions in the capital, kyiv. yulia tymoshenko was detained last friday for contempt of court after refusing to cooperate with the judge, denouncing him as a puppet of president viktor yanukovych. let us go back to ban for more business news. >> we are in the middle of the holiday season. not a good time to go on strike. air traffic controllers have pulled a 6 hour strike, starting first thing tuesday. 3000 flig
kuwait, bahrain, and saudi arabia have withdrawn embassies from syria. the king of saudi arabia called for an end to the bloodshed. residents say at least 65 people have been killed in just a day. tibetans in exile have a new prime minister. it is the first time someone other than the dali lama has been declared the political leader of tibet. he took his oath of office in india earlier today, with the dali lama on hand. 50,000 tibetans in exile elected him in april. tibet has been occupied by...
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but first, the un security council has condemned the violence in syria as the regime cracked down on anti-government protesters. the move came in the form of a presidential statement. britain's ambassador of some of the statement for the european union members. >> the security council unanimously condemned the violation of human rights and the violence by the syrian authorities against the people. the presidential statement adopted by consensus also calls for an end to violence and a respect for human rights. it calls for the implementation of reform. it stretches the need for a political process and for the cessation of the use of force and unhindered access. >> is disassociating itself from the presidential statement. the crackdown has been continued unabated. >> some of the biggest demonstration against the regime that. the united nations says the famine has spread to three more areas including parts of the capital. getting food aid remains nearly impossible. the un says it doesn't have enough money to feed all the hungry. the lands of people across the horn of africa do not have
but first, the un security council has condemned the violence in syria as the regime cracked down on anti-government protesters. the move came in the form of a presidential statement. britain's ambassador of some of the statement for the european union members. >> the security council unanimously condemned the violation of human rights and the violence by the syrian authorities against the people. the presidential statement adopted by consensus also calls for an end to violence and a...
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egypt's foreign minister said he fears the situation in syria was headed to the point of no return. the syrian president remains unfazed by the criticism, and says he will continue the assault against what he called terrorist groups. >> the turkish foreign minister came to damascus with a clear message. it was time for the protests to the stock. but the shot al assad said his government will continue to pursue what he described as terrorist groups. >> there were fresh reports of military attacks on civilians. the country's news agency said there is no army presence in the city. despite the increasing international pressure and growing isolation, the regime continues its crackdown. human rights activists say some 30 people died in military operations today. >> time now to turn it over to ben. we have some relatively good news coming out of the united states. >> a bit of good news. some people will see it -- it is good news if they have mortgages. traders have had different reactions. one economist in new york saying this is a lame way for the fed to try to help the marketplace, keepi
egypt's foreign minister said he fears the situation in syria was headed to the point of no return. the syrian president remains unfazed by the criticism, and says he will continue the assault against what he called terrorist groups. >> the turkish foreign minister came to damascus with a clear message. it was time for the protests to the stock. but the shot al assad said his government will continue to pursue what he described as terrorist groups. >> there were fresh reports of...
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el futuro de syria solucionarlo su pueblo. >>> adelanto con la edición nocturna, ilia. >>> 3 muer nueva conocida la come cerebros. que vive en ríos y lagos tenemos información al respecto. >>> avances que ponen en jaque al gobierno de libia y tendremos las últimas reacciones al importante cambio en la política de deportaciones de los estados unidos. que trae esperanza para miles de personas. así que trabaj historias y en muchas más. esperamos en la edición nocturna. >>> gracias. >>> una pausa más y regresamos con la noticia del día y el testimonio de un joven, que puede quedarse en estados unidos y seguir estudiando. >>> no le puede quedarse en estados unidos y seguir estudiando. >>> no le >>> retomamos el tema con que iniciamos el noticiero aplazamiento de las deportaciones que benefi cientos de indoctos. miles de ellos que son estudiantes y luchan por conseguir el dream act. veamos. el anuncio de hoy es buena noticia. que su larga lucha no ha sido en vano. no estaban haciendo su trabajo. tienen que ver caso por caso. ver que los inmigrantes no son criminales. hay algunos estu
el futuro de syria solucionarlo su pueblo. >>> adelanto con la edición nocturna, ilia. >>> 3 muer nueva conocida la come cerebros. que vive en ríos y lagos tenemos información al respecto. >>> avances que ponen en jaque al gobierno de libia y tendremos las últimas reacciones al importante cambio en la política de deportaciones de los estados unidos. que trae esperanza para miles de personas. así que trabaj historias y en muchas más. esperamos en la edición...
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. >> in other news, soldiers from syria continue to assaults a coastal city, causing thousands of palestinian refugees to flee the camps. this is the third day in a row they attacked the city to crush the protests. neighboring turkey has told them to halt these operations. they are demanding that the asaad regime stop this quickly. hasni mubarak appeared in court today where the judge declared an ending to the broadcasts. he is facing charges of corruption and is being held responsible for the deaths of hundreds of people. he was flown in by helicopter from a military hospital. >> he was wheeled in on a stretcher. interest in the trial remains high in egypt and around the world. he followed the proceedings from inside of a cage. a large group of his supporters were inside the court building. they demanded that the longtime former leader get a fair and dignified trial. >> if they see you on the bed, and looks as if you were sleeping. >> this is a serious insult. the trial has divided egyptians. supporters and opponents clash when police were no longer able to keep them separated. the outcome o
. >> in other news, soldiers from syria continue to assaults a coastal city, causing thousands of palestinian refugees to flee the camps. this is the third day in a row they attacked the city to crush the protests. neighboring turkey has told them to halt these operations. they are demanding that the asaad regime stop this quickly. hasni mubarak appeared in court today where the judge declared an ending to the broadcasts. he is facing charges of corruption and is being held responsible...
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they have been putting increased pressure on syria to stop the shelling, but they have ignored the warnings. demonstrations against the regime are being put down with force. >> this video shows government forces opening fire on demonstrators. witnesses say the onslaught came just after sundown. there were beginning to break their fast. reports vary on the number of casualties. they are chanting that got as on their side. thousands took to the streets following friday prayers in the capital vows of solidarity with the people. on state television, news reports show on the men as proof that the pro-democracy movement has a front for violent militants. they blame terrorist gangs for the setting up roadblocks and damaging public property. international pressure is also increasing. the u.s. and the u r offering tough sanctions. it will do little in the short term to help those risking their lives by taking to the streets. >> italy is calling on nato to investigate reports that the alliance failed to rescue a vote of refugees fleeing libya. units were aware of the overcrowded boats in the mediterr
they have been putting increased pressure on syria to stop the shelling, but they have ignored the warnings. demonstrations against the regime are being put down with force. >> this video shows government forces opening fire on demonstrators. witnesses say the onslaught came just after sundown. there were beginning to break their fast. reports vary on the number of casualties. they are chanting that got as on their side. thousands took to the streets following friday prayers in the...
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army tanks are firing of burning buildings, cleared on the internet, witnesses say that the army in syria is attacking them for a fourth day in a row. they said the protests continued despite violent crackdowns. the yemeni president says that he will soon return home from saudi arabia. he addressed the nation on state television, saying that soon they would be seeing people from the state capital. the attempt on the president's life came in june and followed months of massive protests against his 33 years in power. elections were set for 2013. qantas is having a bit of a bumpy ride as it sets a new corporate order. >> 110800320 aircraft. super-jumbo and other long-haul aircraft, announcing job cuts. they want to focus more on asia. >> qantas is currently making big losses high. the chief executive said that major steps are needed. >> this is a historic opportunity. creating a platform for future business. >> they also said that they are setting up a new premium airline based in asia. the changes will come at a cost. up to 1000 jobs could go in australia. what's making a giant oil discover
army tanks are firing of burning buildings, cleared on the internet, witnesses say that the army in syria is attacking them for a fourth day in a row. they said the protests continued despite violent crackdowns. the yemeni president says that he will soon return home from saudi arabia. he addressed the nation on state television, saying that soon they would be seeing people from the state capital. the attempt on the president's life came in june and followed months of massive protests against...
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demonstrations took place on wednesday night through thursday morning in the capital damascus and other parts of syria to demand the withdrawal of president bashir al assat. 20 people have been killed in the recent days. the united nations says that more than 2,200 people have been killed in e government crackdown that started in march. the u.n. security council is studying a sanctions resolution against the country. however, the government continues its military oppression. its feared the situation will deteriorate on friday as large antiasset rallies are being called for after muslim prayers. >>> sri lanka says it will lift emergency laws since 2005. the president told parliament on thursday that his country no longer needs laws as it has suffered fewer terrorist attacks since the end of the civil war against the tigers. the sri lankan governments declared victim in 2009 putting an end to a civil war that lasted more than two decades. but the emergency laws remained in place allowing authorities to detain suspects for lengthy periods without trial. as a result, sri lanka had been criticized by weste
demonstrations took place on wednesday night through thursday morning in the capital damascus and other parts of syria to demand the withdrawal of president bashir al assat. 20 people have been killed in the recent days. the united nations says that more than 2,200 people have been killed in e government crackdown that started in march. the u.n. security council is studying a sanctions resolution against the country. however, the government continues its military oppression. its feared the...
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. >> pro-democracy activists in syria reported 19 protesters have been killed in clashes with security forces in the nationwide demonstrations following friday prayers. this video was released by an organizational news network. they say the crackdown comes two days after president bashar al-assad said that his forces have ended operations against civilians. israeli air strike on the gaza strip has killed a member of a militant group israel blames for an attack on its soldiers and citizens. the raid brings the total number killed to nine. israeli officials attribute the attack to the popular resistance committees, although the palestinian faction has denied any responsibility. >> thousands of people were on the streets of gaza for the funerals of palestinian militants killed in israeli raids overnight. air strikes hit these buildings in rafah. the israeli military says they are entrances to tunnels used for smuggling. there was damage to gaza city, too. the israeli strikes came in response to an ambush on thursday, the deadliest attack on israeli civilians in three years. >> i hold isra
. >> pro-democracy activists in syria reported 19 protesters have been killed in clashes with security forces in the nationwide demonstrations following friday prayers. this video was released by an organizational news network. they say the crackdown comes two days after president bashar al-assad said that his forces have ended operations against civilians. israeli air strike on the gaza strip has killed a member of a militant group israel blames for an attack on its soldiers and...
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. >> what do the events in libya mean for other eastern powers, syria, for example? >> libya has been quite isolated. that is part of the reason why nato could intervene. i think the major importance of libya lies in the fact that it has been one of these extremely powerful oil states. it is the first ball wild state that has collapsed. it will teach the citizens of other countries, algeria -- the gulf countries -- that it is possible to topple such a country. we might see major uprisings in other countries where we have not seen uprisings until now. >> thank you so much. the un and nato are among those calling for libya's leaders in the wings to ensure that there are no revenge killings and that security is quickly establish. you are the new authorities who will be responsible for doing that -- who are the new authorities who will be responsible for doing that? >> the tripoli, some celebrate the arrival of rebel forces as fighting continued in other parts of the city. in eastern libya, in the rebel stronghold of benghazi, the national transitional council has been p
. >> what do the events in libya mean for other eastern powers, syria, for example? >> libya has been quite isolated. that is part of the reason why nato could intervene. i think the major importance of libya lies in the fact that it has been one of these extremely powerful oil states. it is the first ball wild state that has collapsed. it will teach the citizens of other countries, algeria -- the gulf countries -- that it is possible to topple such a country. we might see major...
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the european union is preparing new sanctions targeting syria. >>> the families and supporters of two american hostages in iran gather at a rally outside the iranian mission to the united nations. josh fattal and jane bauer have been in iranian custody two years after their arrest near the country's border with iraq. a third hostage, sarah shourd, was released september 2010 for medical reasons. all three are charged with espionage. an iranian court is deciding the fate. >>> the famine in north africa affecting 11.5 million people and creating a triangle of hunger between ethiopia, kenya and somalia. the u.n. world food program saying it cannot reach 2.2 million somalis because the al qaeda-linked militant group al shabaab is barring organization from operating in the territories it controls. thousands flooding refugee camps in search of food as a severe drought left them without crops and livestock. >> we're expecting more. they keep on increasing. >> for "teen kids news," laura >>> some movies are just for fun, some have a purpose. one teen made a film that he hopes will transform l
the european union is preparing new sanctions targeting syria. >>> the families and supporters of two american hostages in iran gather at a rally outside the iranian mission to the united nations. josh fattal and jane bauer have been in iranian custody two years after their arrest near the country's border with iraq. a third hostage, sarah shourd, was released september 2010 for medical reasons. all three are charged with espionage. an iranian court is deciding the fate. >>>...
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. >>> the united states has suggested that its efforts to democracyize syria are nearing their limits. a state department spokeswoman told reporters in washington on tuesday that syrian president bashir al assad shows no sign of stopping the use of force against anti-government protesters. >> it is deeply regrettable that president assad does not seem to be hearing the increasingly loud voice of the international community, a voice of concern that is now growing in strength and volume, and in number of countries making their views known. >> she said the u.s. cannot have any kind of partnership with the regime that cracks down on the innocent. she added that there are limits to what the u.s. can do if its partner chooses to violate the human rights of its own citizens. the obama administration reportedly is preparing to slap additional sanctions on assad and other syrian leaders and demand the president's resignation as early as thursday. >> announcer: "newsline" is the place to turn to for the latest on japan post march 11. we have two segments offering two unique perspectives on the
. >>> the united states has suggested that its efforts to democracyize syria are nearing their limits. a state department spokeswoman told reporters in washington on tuesday that syrian president bashir al assad shows no sign of stopping the use of force against anti-government protesters. >> it is deeply regrettable that president assad does not seem to be hearing the increasingly loud voice of the international community, a voice of concern that is now growing in strength and...